Euro 2020

ALVARO MORATA grabbed a television camera in wild celebrations after scoring Spain’s equaliser against Italy – only to miss a penalty in the shootout to send his team home.The Spaniard fired home a strike in the 80th minute of Tuesday’s Euro 2020 semi-final shootout defeat to level the score at 1-1.
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Alvaro Morata grabbed a television camera in wild celebrations after equalising for Spain against ItalyCredit: AP
Morata could not contain his excitement at scoring another Euros goal
Morata later saw his spot kick saved as Spain crashed out on penaltiesCredit: AFP
Morata, who had only shortly come off the bench, broke into wild celebrations.
He charged around the back of Italy’s net before yanking a television camera towards him.
Morata buried his face in the lens as teammates mobbed him.
And the Juventus star then ran to the opposite corner of the box before finishing his celebration with a trademark knee slide and arm movement.
The moment was made even more special for Morata as he bagged a bit of history.
The Chelsea flop is now Spain’s top goalscorer at the Euros, with six strikes to his name.
That’s more than the likes of David Villa, Fernando Torres and Raul.
However, Morata was unable to find a second goal as the game went to penalties.

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Morata buried his face in the lens before running off with teammates
Morata is now Spain’s top scorer at the Euros with six goalsCredit: Reuters

With Spain behind 3-2 on spot kicks, with Manuel Locatelli and Dani Olmo already having missed, Morata saw Italy stopper Gianluigi Donnarumma dive to his left to stop a tame effort.
Old Chelsea team-mate Jorginho then stepped up to win it for the Italian in trademark cool style.
Roberto Mancini’s men have now booked their place in Sunday’s Euro 2020 final at Wembley.
And Italy will take on either England or Denmark after tomorrow’s second semi-final battle in London.
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RIO FERDINAND has admitted Sergio Busquets left him ‘feeling like a Conference player’ when they came up against each other.The Manchester United legend was part of Red Devils sides that took on Barcelona in the 2009 and 2011 Champions League finals.
Sergio Busquets (right) forced Rio Ferdinand into recalling some painful memoriesCredit: Getty
Ferdinand says Busquets left him feeling ‘like a Conference player’ in 2011Credit: Getty
Despite playing the second final at Wembley, the Old Trafford giants hardly laid a glove on the team many consider to be the best club side ever.
Pedro fired Barca ahead only for Wayne Rooney to equalise on the half hour mark.
Lionel Messi made it 2-1 before David Villa grabbed a third to seal the trophy for the star-studded Catalans.
Despite the immense talent on display, there was one player in particular that Ferdinand still has nightmares about.
And providing the half time analysis on BBC of Spain’s Euro 2020 semi-final with Italy, he recalled the incident.
It was after watching the 32-year-old midfielder produce a standout display in the first period against the Azzurri that he provided viewers with an insight into his struggles a decade ago.
And the former England defender still appears to be haunted by that night.
Ferdinand said: “It was here at Wembley, and we got abused in that game by Barcelona, they were brilliant.
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“So your confidence is low and I was trying to get the ball back from him [Busquets] at a throw-in and he just said ‘ah Ferdinand, Vidic… boom, boom, boom’ [imitating long balls].
“I felt like a Conference player.”
“He has bossed this game and he’s a fabulous player to watch.”
But the night ended with Busquets and his Spanish team-mates crashing out of Euro 2020 as Italy won a thrilling game on penalties.
Federico Chiesa opened the scoring for Italy before Alvaro Morata forced extra-time.
But it was Morata who would turn villain, the Juventus striker and Dani Olmo missing their penalties as Italy progressed.
They will now meet the winner of Wednesday night’s massive clash between England and Denmark.
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INJURED Leonardo Spinazzola showed his support for Italy in their Euro 2020 semi-final win over Spain by singing the national anthem at home with son Mattia.The Roma left-back, 28, had been one of the tournament’s best performers, catching the imagination with some lung-bursting displays on the wing.
Injured Italy star Leonardo Spinazzola warmed hearts by signing the Italian national anthem with his son
Spinazzola is out for six months after rupturing his Achilles at Euro 2020Credit: AFP
However, disaster struck when Spinazzola suffered a horror injury in Italy’s quarter-final win over Belgium.
The defender ruptured his Achilles tendon and looked to be in tears as he was carried off the pitch on a stretcher.
Spinazzola has since undergone surgery on the damaged area.
And he will be out for at least six months, dealing a huge blow to new Roma boss Jose Mourinho.
But Spinazzola looked to be in great spirits on Tuesday night as he recuperated from surgery at home with his family.
A video on social media showed the superstar taking it easy on the couch while belting out Italy’s national anthem before the semi-final penalty shootout victory against Spain.
But Spinazzola was not signing alone as young son Mattia helped him along with the words.
The inspiring scenes are sure to boost Italy and Roma fans alike, with Spinazzola appearing to be making good progress already.

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Spinazzola cheered Italy from home as they faced Spain in Tuesday’s semi-finalCredit: Getty

Indeed, Italy gave Spinazzola even more to cheer about when they beat Spain on penalties to set up a Euro 2020 final against either England or Denmark on Sunday.
In the meantime, new gaffer Mourinho is reportedly eyeing Real Madrid icon Marcelo as Spinazzola’s replacement this term.
Brazilian veteran Marcelo has just one year left on his contract.
But the defender looks set to play a role under new Real boss Carlo Ancelotti, who has named Marcelo as the club’s captain following Sergio Ramos’ exit.
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CHEEKY Spain and Italy fans jeered a chant of ‘Football’s coming home’ at Wembley as their Euro 2020 semi-final began.But it was only the Italian fans singing at the end of a thrilling match, as they went through to the Euro 2020 final after a penalty shootout.
Italy and Spain fans took a cheeky dig at England’s trademark tuneCredit: Getty
A chant from England supporters was drowned out with boos on Tuesday
A large number of English supporters were present for the clash in London, which was played in front of 60,000 fans.
And the Three Lions’ trademark chant broke out despite it being 24 hours before Gareth Southgate’s side take on Denmark in the other semi.
In response, the thousands of Spain and Italy supporters inside the stadium, who outnumbered the English contingent, merrily booed the tune – intent on taking centre stage themselves on Tuesday night.
Both nations were well represented at Wembley for a repeat of the Euro 2012 final.
More than one group of Azzurri fans played on the English tune with banners that read: “It’s Coming Rome.”
While some viewers found chanting ‘It’s coming home’ to be a bit much during a game involving two other teams, others found it a funny addition to the start of the match.
Twitter user Matt posted online: “England fans chanting it’s coming home in the Italy vs Spain game is top tier s***housery.
Dan wrote: “Pretty sure I just heard England fans singing “it’s coming home” at the Italy V Spain game. Love that!”
The Azzurri fans travelled with typical style at WembleyCredit: Rex
A crowd of 60,000 watched the Euro 2020 semi-finalCredit: AP

One viewer tweeted: “It’s coming home drowned out by Italian & Spanish boos, rightly so as well.”
And Jamie commented: “It’s coming home ringing round Wembley and we aren’t even playing, the belief is real this year.”
Italian song continued long into the night as Roberto Mancini’s side reached Sunday’s final.
Federico Chiesa opened the scoring before Alvaro Morata forced extra-time.
But it was Morata who would turn villain, the Juventus striker and Dani Olmo missing their penalties as Italy progressed.
They will now meet the winner of Wednesday night’s massive clash between England and Denmark.
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VIEWERS of Italy’s thrilling semi-final with Spain were delighted to see the bizarre remote control car back on the field. Spectators were left baffled in the opening fixture between Italy and Turkey when the match ball was delivered onto the field in the nippy vehicle.
The mini remote control car was back in business in the Euro 2020 semi-finalCredit: PA
The referee removed the match ball from the little car before Italy vs SpainCredit: AFP
The car was then surprisingly ditched as social media went into meltdown.
But with millions tuning in for the Euro 2020 semi-final, tournament sponsors VW were not going to let an opportunity pass.
As the teams lined up for a place in the final at Wembley on Sunday, the car made an appearance before the referee picked up the match ball.
Some viewers appeared more excited to see the car than the actual match itself.
One person wrote: “Favourite thing about the Euros is that little car that brings the ball onto the pitch.”
Another added: “THE CAR IS BACK!!!!!!! #EURO2020 best thing about these Euros.”
A third said: “The little remote control car is back! Best Euros ever”
And another viewer wrote: “The car is the 2nd best thing about the Euros after the Italian anthem”

Meanwhile, England fans were keen to make their voices heard during Italy’s game with Spain with a rendition of Three Lions.
But the chant around Wembley was met with a chorus of boos from the travelling fans ahead of Sunday’s final.
Italy will take on the winner of England vs Denmark at the home of football. after a sensational semi-final.
Federico Chiesa broke the deadlock before Alvaro Morata forced extra-time.
But the game went to penalties and Morata became the villain as he, along with Dani Olmo, both missed their efforts in the shootout.
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